Value Stream Delivery Lead

Consortium; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Health & wellbeing benefits

Share purchase plan

Recognition awards

Job summary

Computershare is seeking a Value Stream Delivery Lead to join our Technology team in the UK. The role drives the delivery of value streams within a multi-year digital transformation programme, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment across the initiative.

You will leverage deep functional knowledge and extensive business experience to lead value-stream outcomes such as cost reduction, revenue growth, and enhanced customer experiences, while building a high-performance team and

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or FinTech.
• Proven delivery track record in large-scale transformation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage dependencies.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for the Delivery Team, establishing strong collaborative relationships with the Account Executive, Business Owner, Product Manager, and Value Stream Architect.
• Oversee the planning and resource allocation to deliver the value stream effectively.
• Employ your extensive experience to identify and resolve challenges, keeping the delivery process on track.
• Proactively manage dependencies and anticipate potential obstacles to maintain continuous progress.
• Strike a balance between managing immediate operational requirements and long-term planning.
• Ensure the team is well-equipped to handle current tasks while being prepared for future challenges.
• Produce comprehensive reporting and project artifacts, providing clear visibility of progress to stakeholders across various levels.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Qualifications: Experience in financial services or FinTech

Rewards: Flexible work, health and wellbeing benefits

Computershare have an exciting opportunity for a Value Stream Delivery Lead to join our Technology team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic digital transformation outcomes within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Working at the heart of a multi-year transformation programme, you will combine strategic thinking, strong delivery leadership, and innovative problem-solving to achieve measurable outcomes including revenue growth, cost optimisation, and enhanced customer experiences.

If you thrive on leading change, building collaborative relationships, and making a tangible impact on business success, this role offers an exciting platform to develop your career while driving meaningful transformation.

A role you will love

As the Value Stream Delivery Lead, your role is pivotal in driving the delivery of our value streams. Ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment in our multi-year digital program.

You will leverage your deep functional knowledge and extensive business experience to lead the delivery of value-stream outcomes (e.g., cost reduction, revenue growth, customer eNPS).

You will play a crucial role in cultivating a high-performance team culture, focused on delivering exceptional results. Your adeptness in problem-solving and impact-driven approach will be key in navigating complex challenges and delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed business objectives. By harnessing your exceptional interpersonal skills, you will build and maintain robust relationships across the organization, inspiring collaboration and driving cohesive efforts towards shared goals.

You will be expected to drive the execution plan, effectively manage dependencies, and navigate through challenges to ensure the successful delivery of our value stream.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Delivery Team, establishing strong collaborative relationships with the Account Executive, Business Owner, Product Manager, and Value Stream Architect
• Oversee the planning and resource allocation to deliver the value stream effectively
• Employ your extensive experience to identify and resolve challenges, keeping the delivery process on track
• Proactively manage dependencies and anticipate potential obstacles to maintain continuous progress
• Strike a balance between managing immediate operational requirements and long-term planning
• Ensure the team is well-equipped to handle current tasks while being prepared for future challenges
• Produce comprehensive reporting and project artifacts, providing clear visibility of progress to stakeholders across various levels

What will you bring to the role?

Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the methodologies and practices within the team, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Deep domain expertise, continuous learning, and application of best practices.
• Strong industry insight, strategic decision-making, and a proven delivery record.
• Builds high-performing teams, provides clear direction, and delegates effectively.
• Uses analytical thinking, innovation, and proactive risk management to overcome challenges.
• Delivers measurable results, leads change, and influences key decisions.
• Communicates effectively, builds strong relationships, and resolves conflicts constructively.

In addition, you will have:

• Experience from a Financial Services organisation who has embarked on a digital transformation or a FinTech that has launched digital products and/or platforms
• Have a solid understanding of the industry landscape, including market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics
• Proven history of contributing to successful projects, demonstrating an ability to drive business growth and operational efficiency
• Excel in building, leading, and motivating teams to achieve high performance and meet project goals
• Skilled in delegating responsibilities effectively, empowering team members while maintaining accountability
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions that lead to meaningful outcomes
  

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub

About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We want to provide you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

About the Team

Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're a rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore and a broad range of career paths to progress along.

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